Packhouse Line Packer (Table Grapes)

Quick hands and good eyes are all an export fruit packhouse near Stellenbosch really needs from you. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

The work is in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Keep your packing station clean and free of stems and leaves
• Stack empty cartons and punnets ready for the next run
• Move pallets into cold rooms and record temperatures
• Pack cartons to the export pattern and weight
• Help clean the line and machines at the end of the day

• Valid ID or permit
• Follows hygiene rules at all times
• Quick and neat with your hands
• Arrives on time for early shifts
• Available for the full packing season including Saturdays

• Knowledge of export standards like GLOBALG.A.P.
• Matric for QC posts
• Previous packhouse work

• Transport from nearby towns
• Rehire for next season if you perform well
• Protective clothing supplied
• Overtime pay during peak weeks

• Apply before the season starts, often a month before first harvest. Recruiting days fill up fast.
• Mention the fruit you have packed before and how many seasons. Packhouses rehire the fast, careful packers.